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Eugene Mroz Obituary

Mroz, Eugene P. Age 76, former Chairman and CEO of Gladstone-Norwood Trust and Savings Bank. Beloved husband of the late Jane T. (nee Bieszczad) for over 50 years. Loving father of Peter (Jenell), Michael (Colleen), and Susan Mroz and Christine (David) Fries. Cherished grandfather of Kathryn, Anna, Ryan, Kevin, Lauren and Caroline Mroz, Benjamin Fries and the late Eric Mroz. Dear brother of Loretta Mroz, the late Peter, Irene Smielewski, Aloysius, Mary, and Thaddeus (Joan). Brother-in-law of Felicia (the late Joseph) Poczatek and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Gene will be missed by his many friends, neighbors and business associate and was known for his numerous humanitarian interests. His greatest joy in life was to make others happy. He was a former board member of St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Easter Seals, the Illinois Literacy Foundation as well as several others. Gene was honored as Man of the Year at Weber and Gordon Tech High Schools and the Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce, and was two-term past President of Ridgemoor Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations will be appreciated to St. Tarcissus Church, 6020 West Ardmore Avenue Chicago, IL 60646; Standing Tall Charitable Foundation, 1100 N. River Road Des Plaines, IL 60016; or Weber High Alumni Association, P.O. Box 31107, Chicago, IL 60631. Funeral Saturday 9:15 AM from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave to St Tarcissus Church for Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Eugene's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 16, 2011.

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November 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Lawrence Zering

November 18, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathy on Gene's passing. I graduated with Gene in 1948 from St. Hyacinth.My last contact with him was at our 50th class reunion. although we did see each other over the years.My prayers go with you.God bless you Gene.

Joan Wilson

November 18, 2011

Dear Christine, Sue, Pete, Mike, wonderful grandchildren, and extended family and friends of Gino Mroz,

I had the decided benefit of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Mroz when they were the parents of teenagers and through my lifelong friendship with Christine have had the privilege of seeing each of Mr. and Mroz's children grow into (really remain) the amazing loving incredible people they are.

I remember Mr. Mroz as kind, loving, and generous. He never hesitated to share his love of all of you or shied from showing true emotion. He beamed when he saw you. What a blessed man.

Mr. Mroz will remain a light and a guide. I hope he rests in heaven, because he deserves every second of paradise.
Love to all of you,
Joanie Nockels

Jeff Poczatek

November 18, 2011

Dear Cousins,

I will miss 'Geno' very much. I was always so proud to introduce him as my Uncle, or when he would introduce me as his nephew.

He was always thinking of others first. I will never forget how he would say to me, "If you ever need help in anyway, if you don't come to me first, I will be upset with you".

He was a very special man. I enjoyed his company immensely. I will always keep him in my prayers, and I will continue to be very proud when I honor his memory in the future.

Now that he is with your Mom in Heaven, maybe the Cubs will get some 'special spiritual help'!

Jeff Poczatek (Proud Nephew)

November 18, 2011

I visited Gene about two weeks before his death, and memories of the many years we worked together on various committees rushed back to me.

May choirs of angels welcome him into paradise and may you, his loved ones, be filled with peace.

Gene Szarek, C.R.

JOHN FLEMING

November 18, 2011

To the Mroz Fanily, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father,grandfather,uncle and the many friends he had made over his liftime. Mr Mroz to me,as a business owner in the neighborhood, was the kindest and most thoughtful person I have ever met. He helped me out many times in business with his wise advise. I will truly miss him. Sincerely, John Fleming, New Horizons Travel

November 17, 2011

Dear Peter,Michael, Susan, Christine,

So very sorry to hear your Dad's passing.
He was a good friend of mine and many others.
A kind humble charitable person ,who wanted nothing
in return.
Always REMEMBER the good things and times you had
with him and your dear Mom.

You, and he are in our daily prayers.
May the good Lord hold him in his gracious arms.
May he rest in Peace....... for

HE WAS A GREAT MAN !!!!!!!

With our sympathy....Ed & Loretta DYKLA
Barrington,Ill.,

November 17, 2011

Pete
Please accept our deep condolences on the passing of your father.

Joe and Jean Punito

Bob Benton

November 17, 2011

I had the privilege of working with Gene at LaSalle National Bank. I was a young man just starting out in supervision and Gene freely gave of his time and knowledge to help me along. I was a graduate of Gordon Technical and he of Weber, so we had many good nature discussions about the merits and virtues of each school. Not unexpectedly, we never came to an agreement.

I was able to keep in touch with Gene after I left LaSalle and later while he was at Gladstone, he became a customer of mine with another financial institution.

I will always remember him for his warmth, wit and compassion. He will be missed. My condolences go to his family. I will keep Gene in my prayers.

Bob Benton

Morris Gertz

November 17, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

MaryAnne Norum - Jones

November 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Mroz family. I worked with Mr. Mroz at GNB in the 80's (he always told me to call him Gene but Mr. Mroz stuck). We had alot of fun at the bank and great Christmas parties. I remember one time Mr. Mroz put notices in the employees paycheck envelope explaining the "hidden paycheck" with all the benefits. I thought how funny that was back then and now I understand. Another fond memory was playing hooky on a beautiful summer day driving down Milwaukee Ave. along side of Mr. Mroz in his Riviera waving to me. He caught me a few times.

Jacqueline Heirbaut

November 16, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family of
Mr. Mroz. I worked with him many years ago at Gladstone Norwood. I worked there for three years and he was always pleasant to everyone. He will be missed by many people.

November 16, 2011

With heartfelt condolences to the Mroz family, I remember a man of integrity and kindness. During the many years working together at GNB, Gene was always a source of wisdom and strength. He will be missed. JoAnn Bohn

Fr. Dan Brandt

November 16, 2011

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Eugene will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 27 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: 312/738-7588]

Sean Olis

November 16, 2011

To the Mroz family,

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad was a great man. While I did not know him all to well, I can say that I heard lots of good things about him from my dad. And I really enjoyed his nice seats at Wrigley, a few times in his company. He will be missed! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during these most difficult times.

November 16, 2011

Mike and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. We shared many great times and GNB. Terry Browne

Bill Luksha

November 16, 2011

Gene Mroz will be missed by his friends and fellow alumni of Weber High School. Our sincere condolences to the family.

Rick & Nancy Morales

November 16, 2011

I would like to expess our deepest condolences to the Mroz family.I would also like to express how much I am going to miss our conversations in the back yard during the summer evenings when Gene would ask me if his radio was loud enough so I could hear PAT and Rons broadcast of the Cubs game.We will miss you my friend. Your neighbors. Rick AND Nancy Morales.

Dorothy Lange

November 16, 2011

We were very sorry to hear of the passing of our Uncle Gene, he will be missed.
Hope you find comfort in your many happy memories of your dad.

Carl, Dorothy, Aaron, Dan, Clint

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